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This curated selection of curiosities covers the material culture not covered by other collections. These pieces are interesting because they are rare and have been treasured for a long time and speak to our place in history. You will find a broad assortment of functional and decorative objects from antiquity to early 20th century. Hopeful you will be surprised and amused. 

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  • 19th Century Coromandel Screen

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    A 19th-century Coromandel screen.

    Original price $3,750.00 - Original price $3,750.00
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  • Pair of Ginori Cachepots, Italy circa 1960

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    Original price $395.00 - Original price $395.00
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    A pair of Ginori cachepots, Italy circa 1960.  Good overall condition. Some water staining on the inside of the cachepots.

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  • Turned Wooden Bowl with Copper Mounts, India, 19th/18th century

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    A turned wooden bowl with copper mounts, India, 19th or 18th century. Great patina and substantial size.

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  • Crane Screen, Japan circa 19th century

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    A crane screen, Japan circa 19th century.

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  • Rare and Large Gilt Japanese Screen, circa 1930

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    A rare and large gilt Japanese screen, circa 1930.

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  • Imari Covered Jar, Japan, 19th century

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    An unusual imari covered jar with hexagonal facets, Japan, 19th century.

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  • Vintage Richard Ginori Fish Platter

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    A vintage Richard Ginori fish platter.

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  • Pair of Meiji Period Painted Sliding Doors

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    A pair of Meiji-period Japanese sliding doors painted with traditional themes of boys preparing food.

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  • 1000 Cranes Screen, Japan, early 20th century

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    A 1000 cranes screen, Japan, early 20th century. The crane symbolizes honor, good fortune, loyalty, and longevity in Japanese culture.

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  • Falconry Screen, Japan circa 1840

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    A falconry or hawk 6 panel screen, Japan circa 1840. Falconry has been practiced in Japan since the 4th Century. During the Edo period falconry was...

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  • Granite Stone Large Japanese Water Trough, 18th/19th century

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    A granite stone large Japanese water trough, 18th/19th century.

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  • Set of Ten 19th-Century German Dinner Plates

    Antique & Art Exchange
    Original price $750.00 - Original price $750.00
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    A set of ten 19th-century German dinner plates.

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  • Painted Library Ladder, France circa 1880

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    A late 19th Century French painted library ladder, circa 1880. A tray with edge to hold books at the top.

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  • French Antique Cast Stone Planter, circa 1880

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    A French antique cast stone planter, circa 1880.

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  • Rustic Stone Water Basin, China or Japan, 19th century

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    A rustic stone water basin, China or Japan, 19th century.

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  • Japanese Bronze Graduated Set of Bells, circa 1900

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    A Japanese bronze engraved and patinated graduated set of bells, circa 1900.

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  • Pair of Empire Style Candelabras, circa 1890

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    A pair of Empire-style candelabras, circa 1890.

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  • Southeast Asian Hardwood Carved Lintel, 19th century or earlier

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    A Southeast Asian hardwood heavily carved lintel, 19th century or earlier.

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  • Very Tall Pair of French Oak Doors, 19th century

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    A very tall pair of French oak doors, 19th century. Total width of the two doors together is 45". Ex Frances Elkins.

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  • Painted Plaster Neoclassical Urn, Italy circa 1850

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    Original price $350.00 - Original price $350.00
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    A 19th-century heavily painted plaster Neoclassical urn, after ancient marble urns, Italy circa 1850.

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  • Rare Goryeo Dynasty Korean Celadon Bud Vase, 14th century

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    A rare Goryeo Dynasty Korean celadon bud vase with treasured organic faults and a sophisticated and eccentric design, 14th century.

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  • Painted Plaster Neoclassical Urn, Italy circa 1850

    Antique & Art Exchange
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    A 19th-century heavily painted plaster Neoclassical urn, after ancient marble urns, Italy circa 1850.

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  • Chinese Export Writing Desk, circa 1870

    Anitque & Art Exchange
    Original price $1,450.00 - Original price $1,450.00
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    A rare Chinese export black lacquer and gilt writing desk, circa 1870. Inside the box, there is a panel that when removed show 3 small hidden drawe...

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  • Goryeo Celadon Incised Bowl, Korea, 14th century

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    A Goryeo celadon incised bowl, Korea, 14th century. Hairline crack.

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